Chinese

dōu
Meaning: all; both; already; even
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

都

Example sentences

We all like to eat hot pot.
那些書都是我的。
那些书都是我的。
Those books are all mine.
除了他以外,大家都參加了聚會。
除了他以外,大家都参加了聚会。
Except for him, everyone attended the gathering.
都十二點了,他還在看書。
都十二点了,他还在看书。
It is already twelve o'clock, but he is still reading.
大家都很歡迎這位新同事。
大家都很欢迎这位新同事。
Everyone welcomed the new colleague.
我每天晚上都看電視。
我每天晚上都看电视。
I watch TV every night.
每個人對這件事都有不同的觀點。
每个人对这件事都有不同的观点。
Every person has a different point of view on this matter.
這個孩子長得很快,衣服都穿不下了。
这个孩子长得很快,衣服都穿不下了。
This child is growing fast; their clothes don't fit anymore.
看到他滑稽的樣子,大家都樂了。
看到他滑稽的样子,大家都乐了。
Seeing his funny look, everyone laughed.
每位隊員都必須準時參加練習。
每位队员都必须准时参加练习。
Every team member must attend practice on time.

Usage Notes

Used to sum up the preceding elements or indicate that something has already happened.

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